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Category Archives: Taxes
The house can be yours, as long as you’re willing to move it
Scott Hartman is clear when he speaks about the vacant stone farm house that neighbors the Rutter’s Farm Store on Main Street in Spring Grove. “If someone wants to come and move it, we would gladly give it to them, … Continue reading
Posted in Investing, Real estate, Rutter's, Sean Adkins, Shopping, Taxes, Your money
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Tax Day freebies and sales
It’s become very popular in recent years for marketers to use Tax Day as a promotional giveaway frenzy. What promotions have you seen lately?
Posted in Consumer issues, Coupons, Economic Outlook, Free Stuff, local business, Restaurants, Retail, Shopping, Social Media, Stephanie Reighart, Taxes
Tagged IRS, Tax Day 2013
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Getting a tax refund this year? You just handed the government an interest-free loan
For those who have not yet filed their state, local or federal taxes, relax. You have time. And options. The worst thing you could do this weekend is rush to complete the forms just to make the deadline. You risk … Continue reading
Posted in Do it yourself, Sean Adkins, Stocks, Taxes, Technology, The working world, travel, Your money
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Check out why a California councilman wants to start taxing email messages
I’m not a fan of spam, and I’m not referring to canned spiced ham. Typically, my day starts with a purge of my email inbox. I trash the not-so free offers and shred the deals on items I’m never going … Continue reading
How will you spend your tax refund?
Some people will spend their federal or state tax refund on a new iPad. Others will dump the extra cash into a vacation. Both bad ideas. First, a refund simply means that you gave the government a interest-free loan for … Continue reading
How much of your income goes to paying off student loans?
Everyone has been there. It’s close to midnight and you’re in the family room staring at a computer screen. A pile of bills and ripped envelopes lay scattered on the coffee table. At that moment, you’re trying to convince yourself … Continue reading
Here’s one way to save on property taxes
By now, most people have noticed a slight financial dent to their paychecks thanks to lawmakers who allowed payroll taxes to jump back up to 6.2 percent from 4.2 percent for all Americans. You’re not getting that money back. However, … Continue reading
In York County ready for the end of the mortgage tax deduction?
If you own house and carry a mortgage, you’ll want to pay attention to the steps lawmakers are looking to take to reduce the federal deficit. You really do. Both democrat and republican lawmakers are considering cutting back the home … Continue reading
Powerball winner will still have to face the fiscal cliff
Will the winners money woes be over? Maybe their current issues. But they’ll have new money issues to deal with as a member of the top tax bracket.
Posted in credit, Economic Outlook, Stephanie Reighart, Taxes, Uncategorized, Your money
Tagged Guardian, lottery, Multi State Lottery Association, powerball
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Will York County shoppers show up for midnight Black Friday deals?
Some people might not appreciate that some retailers, like The Bon-Ton Stores, will open at midnight on Black Friday. They might take exception to their loved ones rushing through Thanksgiving dinner so that they have enough time to secure a … Continue reading
